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Amarillo
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains extended cookie sales until March 15, giving Amarillo residents nearly three extra weeks to buy Thin Mints + Peanut Butter Patties at United Supermarkets and Walmart after a winter storm delayed the start. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Panhandle Community Services is offering free tax preparation appointments at Amarillo North Branch Library (1500 NE 24th Ave) until April 8. Call 806-240-9955 to schedule an appointment. NewsChannel 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Randall County first responders were called to a grass fire on Tuesday at the 100 block of Loma Linda, leading to one outbuilding destroyed and a home damaged. About 700+ residents lost power and repair was expected by 4:15 p.m. as high winds and dry conditions continued until 7 p.m. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wonderland Park in Amarillo is hosting a job fair for teens, college students, and others on Saturday, March 7 (1:30-4:30 p.m.) at the Northwest Entrance by the Mouse Trap as it celebrates 75 years under new ownership. The event includes on-site interviews and benefits such as discounted rides and in-park food. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Foster Sourdough Co. in Amarillo serves fresh sourdough bread with fewer ingredients — head baker Christine Foster left her corporate job to perfect daily loaves. Her business, nearing a two-year mark in March, grows as locals seek genuine, out-of-oven bread. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ North Heights Linen Service, founded in 2021 to boost local employment in the North Heights neighborhood, was sold to Canadian-owned Ecotex Healthcare Laundry Services, with the deal finalized last December and taking effect Jan. 1. The new owner has agreed to keep local hiring and maintain operations at the facility. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ H&MV Engineering from Ireland acquired Cooke Power Services to build high voltage data centers in Amarillo. Local CEO Paul Cooke and his team will remain to bring essential expertise as the city embraces its new role as a growing tech hub. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two Amarillo shops and one outlet in Dumas are set to be featured on PBS's Coffee The Universal Language as it films season 2, with Palace Coffee Co. hosting a local screening in summer + celebrating our region's coffee culture. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An independent audit at Amarillo College found no funds missing but highlighted communication failures over rising construction costs from a renegotiated contract; the board will consult legal counsel (in a closed session) in two weeks to address the concerns. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ On Feb. 23, the West Texas A&M University Student Senate unanimously passed a revised resolution to keep the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on campus and sent it to President Dr. Walter Wendler for review. The museum houses over two million artifacts important to local history. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A broken air relief valve caused 100,000 gallons of treated wastewater to spill in a non-residential area near Harrington Power Generation facility & Lakeside Drive Monday; pumps were shut off at 9:45 a.m. and repairs are expected to finish within 48 hours with no nearby drinking water sources at risk. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Potter County commissioners on Monday, Feb. 23, reviewed a proposal by Lennar Homes for Buffalo Highlands, a 1,000-home project on 160 acres that would use a 25-year TIRZ (tax increment reinvestment zone) to offset up to $60 million in public improvements after Amarillo declined participation. Amarillo Globe-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Potter County has extended the certificate of occupancy deadline for Commons at St. Anthony’s to April 1 as developers work to complete 124 affordable senior housing units. Supply chain and power issues slowed progress, but recent walkthroughs show promising results (officials expect residents to be pleased). NewsChannel 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WT alumni can enjoy a free happy hour and basketball games tomorrow at Buffalo Courts Alumni Center on WT’s Canyon campus. The women’s game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. while each attendee receives two game tickets. NewsChannel 10
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Makeup Blowout Sale in Amarillo
10 AM - 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown — Free entrance — Enjoy up to 75% off on makeup, skincare, and hair care during this annual sale event.
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Beginner All Gel Class - Amarillo, Texas
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo by IHG — Registration required — Dive into the exciting world of gel nails with hands-on instruction and techniques.
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VOLUME 1 Launch Party
6-9 p.m. — Amarillo Club — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide and enjoy local bites and DJ entertainment.
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Conjunto Relincho & Los Villalobos Concert
9-11 p.m. — Hacienda Las Flores Event Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy live performances by Conjunto Relincho and Los Villalobos in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Tickets required — Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day with games, contests, and plenty of green-themed fun in Amarillo.
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